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2004 Us Bus SturdibusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Us Bus Sturdibus, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage56kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 28, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Us Bus Sturdibus has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2004 Us Bus Sturdibus recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 07V-155 · Apr 13, 2007 · 106 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE MOUNTING BOLTS COULD FAIL TO RETAIN THE SEAT, ALLOWING THE PASSENGER TO BE THROWN FORWARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 07V-069 · Feb 27, 2007 · 38 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATS CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front assembly: head restraint

Recall 06V-443 · Nov 20, 2006 · 80 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, A PASSENGER'S HEAD COULD BE DEFLECTED INTO AN UNPROTECTED AREA POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 06V-416 · Oct 31, 2006 · 4,019 vehicles

Risk. THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE DEATHS AND INJURIES THAT OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A CLEAR VIEW TO THE REAR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Seats

Recall 05V-255 · Jun 1, 2005 · 172 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE BARRIER MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE FRONT SEATED PASSENGER, POSSIBY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Us Bus.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Sturdibus year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sturdibus median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What Sturdibus owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ON TWO IDENTICAL 2004 U. S. BUS STURDIBUS SCHOOL BUSES ON CHEVROLET C5500 CHASSIS: WE NOTICED THAT THE FLOOR WAS BUBBLING AND SAGGING NEAR THE BACK END OF THE 36 PASSENGER BUS. THE BUS WITH MORE MILES WAS WORSE THAN THE OTHER ONE. THE ENTIRE FLOORING UNDERNEATH THE STUDENT SEATS HAD TO BE TORN OUT…
Complaint 10379474 · Jan 28, 2011 · 56,000 miles

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